Department
BSD OBA - Sereno Lab
About the Department
The Project Administrator, Business Coordinator position reports to PI, Professor Paul Sereno and manages lab activities including overseeing the lab and PI scheduling, managing budgets, lab accounting and reconciliation duties and project management for lab research projects and additional special projects as needed. The Project Administrator, Business Coordinator will also complete CT scanning for research projects. This position will also oversee and coordinate project management for lab exhibitions and logistics management of field expeditions.
Job Summary
Responsibilities
CT scanning and logging.
Scheduling/managing calendar.
Planning and logistics for trips, conferences, field expeditions, and research trips.
Scheduling, planning and project management for exhibit management.
Scheduling and project management for Film-related project.
Lab meeting agendas, note taking and project management.
Lab accounting-reconciliation and cash advance.
Assists in coordinating daily projects, including preparing and maintaining non-technical (not information technology or construction related) project plans, budgets, and staffing requirements.
Supports or independently performs administrative tasks such as arranging meetings, developing agendas, and preparing progress reports.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
Previous CT scanning experience.
Project Management experience.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (optional)
Contact information of at least references
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Job Family
Role Impact
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
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Skills Required
- Vocational training, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience in a related field
- 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline
- Previous CT scanning experience
- Project management experience
What We Do
The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Our commitment to rigorous inquiry and intellectual freedom draws pathbreaking scholars to our global campuses, where field-defining ideas are born that challenge and change the world. The University of Chicago has its main campus on Chicago's South Side and seven international campuses and centers throughout the world. Students can choose from 53 majors and 47 minors in the undergraduate College, with four divisions and seven professional schools for graduate study.
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